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Team Problems in Computer Science

For Students 10th - 12th
There is no I in team. Seven team problems provide classmates the opportunity to work with a partner on a task. Projects span the course and require pupils to apply their knowledge. Tasks range from writing the algorithm in English to...
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EngageNY

Learning to Observe Closely and Record Accurately: How to Create a Field Journal

For Teachers 5th Standards
Look carefully. Scholars practice observing and recording the natural world around them by looking out a window or viewing an image. Learners discuss how their experience compares to that of Meg Lowman in The Most Beautiful Roof in the...
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Curated OER

Is It Breathable?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore air quality. For this environmental lesson, students observe a simulation of air pollution by blowing into a jar (with a straw) that has chalk dust. Students discuss how air quality can effect the way we breathe.
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Congress of Vienna

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers label and locate the 5 European Powers of the congress of Vienna on a map. They describe the goals of the Congress of Vienna by completing a web diagram. Students identify and explain the legacy of the congress of Vienna...
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Curated OER

Numbers: Rounding Off

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the idea of rounding numbers.  In this rounding lesson, students are given worksheets having to do with rounding whole numbers and fractions.  Students participate in an activity with number flashcards.  
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Shape and Space: Circles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create isosceles triangles.  In this triangles lesson, students participate in a quick fire exercise with combinations of numbers totaling 180.  Students complete a worksheet with several problems.
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Curated OER

Angle Pairs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify different angle pairs. In this geometry lesson, students identify the different angles of two parallel lines cut by a transversal. They identify the interior and exterior angles.
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Curated OER

Through the Looking Glass: Life in Colonial Times

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the life and times of those living in the colonial era. With a partner, they use laptops to complete their research on different aspects of colonial life. They also role-play the role of colonists and share their...
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Curated OER

Core Democratic Values in Action

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners compare and contrast rules they have in their homes and in the classroom. In this values lesson, students identify rules at home and relate to rules of other families. They list family rules, connect classroom rules to values...
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Curated OER

Number: Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of decimals. In this decimals lesson, students examine number patterns as they complete a worksheet that requires them perform multiplication with decimal numbers.
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Curated OER

WebQuest on Chester Himes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform a WebQuest to find out why Chester Hime's detective books were so popular. Small groups perform the research together then report to the class.
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Curated OER

WebQuest on 1940/1950 Harlem

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform a WebQuest to fin out why Harlem was an attractive place for African Americans to live. Small groups perform the research together, and report to the class.
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Curated OER

Estimating With Fractions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, exploring methods to estimate fractions, take notes on estimating fractions, 7th graders write letters to explain the process of estimating fractions and mixed numbers to someone who does not know the concept. Students...
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Curated OER

Adding Two-digit Numbers Using Dimes and Pennies

For Teachers 1st
First graders study money. For this addition lesson, 1st graders count and add two-digit numbers using dimes and pennies.
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Curated OER

Why Did You Write That?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use actual written media to identify and discuss an author's purpose for writing. They identify the author's purpose in a selection from the newspaper, and write a short description of how they came to their conclusion.
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Curated OER

Laws

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss laws and their importance. They discuss silly or unique laws and explore the process that must be followed to make a law.
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Curated OER

Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the distributive property to solve problems. After listening to an illustration of the property, they take notes. Students solve problems during note taking and after class. They create their own examples of the...
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Place Value Chart

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students understand that the position of a digit determines its value. Students examine a place value chart from ones to hundred billions. There is room to separate a number, write it in words and write it in...
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Curated OER

Grand Canyon History Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the history of the Grand Canyon. In this Grand Canyon lesson, students read "Grand Canyon National Park" by David Peterson and respond to questions regarding the piece. Students also create their own fossil models that...
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Curated OER

Reuse and Respect!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the concept of reusing trash to save the environment. In this environment lesson, students examine the definition of the word reuse, and apply it by finding ways to reuse trash in their school. They talk about what...
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Curated OER

Recycle and Respect!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how they can be a philanthropist. In this recycling lesson, students learn what it means to recycle and discuss why items need to be recycled. Students review the term philanthropy and practice this by picking up the...
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Curated OER

What Is A Plant?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore plants. In this plant instructional activity, students examine organisms to determine which are plants. During this introductory instructional activity, young scholars explore characteristics of living things.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute

What is Islam and What are the Root Causes of Muslim Anger with the West?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A video and magazine article provide the foundation for learning about Islam and why some Muslims are angry with Western society. In groups, students identify the causes of hostility and prepare a presentation that explains them. While...
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What is Your Story?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to Picnic In October and Memory Coat to explore the concept of memoirs. They interview a family member and write a personal memoir that reflects their own family history.

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